Roasting Pumpkin Seeds

After all, I bought 3 little pumpkins. So I decided to make some roasted pumpkin seeds.  This is nothing elaborate and my family does this every year when we carve pumpkins. So, first things first, remove the pumpkin brains out of the pumpkin.  Then separate the seeds from the rest of the pulp. Now, its roasting time! Spread some extra virgin olive oil on a cookie sheet and toss them on it. Roast them in the oven for about 30 minutes. 

Roasting the Seeds

Then take them out, throw them in extra virgin olive oil and season them.  You can season them however you'd like.  This time, I made 2 types -- Salted and Italian.  Salted - self explanatory, throw them back on the sheet and sprinkle with salt.  Italian - AWESOME! Throw them back on the cookie sheet and sprinkle them with two of the most italian seasonings ever. One - parmesan cheese, Two - dried oregano. Toss the cookie sheets back in the oven for about 20 more minutes.  Then... perfection!

Italian Pumpkin Seeds

Until we eat again,
Amateur Chef Cheryl